China, US and Europe Are All My Friends, Says PM Hun Sen

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed that China, the United States, and countries in Europe are all his friends and friends of Cambodia indiscriminately. The premier’s statement came after a number of analysts, including Meas Nee, a social and political commentator, said that prime minister is biased towards China and leaving US and…

PM Hun Sen to BBC: Allowing Westerdam to Dock Is Humanitarian Act, Not Diverting Attention

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen reiterated that the decision to allow entry for Westerdam cruise ship to Cambodia was a purely humanitarian gesture, not seeking nor diverting attention. He responded to BBC Southeast Asia correspondent Jonathan Head’s judgmental statement against Cambodian leader’s decision. “Cambodia’s Hun Sen saw the Westerdam as an opportunity… by…

PM Hun Sen: Malaysia Shall Be Responsible for Humanitarian Crisis and Cambodia’s Honour

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Malaysia shall be responsible for humanitarian crisis and Cambodia’s honour after claiming that the 83-year-old American woman aboard Westerdam ship tested positive with Covid- 19. The premier said the announcement of Malaysian deputy prime minister has created subsequent discriminations against tourists departing from Cambodia, speaking on Monday…

A Message and Impromptu Comments on Measures Taken to Manage Impacts from Covid-19 Related Pneumonia and Suspension of Tax Favor on a Number of Goods under (Everything But Arms) Program [Unofficial Translation]

In addition to the message on “Measures Taken to Manage Impacts from Covid-19 Related Pneumonia and Suspension of Tax Favor on a Number of Goods under (Everything But Arms) Program,” Samdech Techo made the following off-the-cuff elaborations and comments: Today we are conducting the meeting of the Supreme Council for Consultations and Recommendations (SCCR). Before…